I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

Tapering Before the Big Event

We are waiting for the baby’s arrival– he has passed his due date, but all is so well that there seems to be no rush on anyone’s part– We have watched baseball games at the Imperial Bar downtown. (My daughters are not TV owners) and at the...

Bon Voyage

I called the terminal and tried to make a reservation for Friday’s ferry, but it was full, and I couldn’t get my car on. Same for Sunday. My choices, Joanne said, were Thursday or Monday. (That’s Thursday as in today.) Eliza’s last day teaching...

Batten Down the Hatches and Check the Bilge Pump

I just checked the weather and saw this alarming advisory from NOAA weather in Juneau for Haines Borough and Lynn Canal :    Special Statement Statement as of 5:55 AM AKDT on October 08, 2014 …Heavy rain and strong winds Thursday through Sunday…   A very...

Mooses and Louses?

Actually, it is moose and lice, I believe. We have seen both in the last few days, which explains where I’ve been. First, the moose: This lovely cow hung out by us, and then her boyfriend showed up and it was very exciting– especially the running away...

Sunday’s Thought- Inspired by Krista Tippet’s “On Being”

We woke up in the dark to go moose hunting, but the rain was so relentless, decided against it. Moose are smart enough to hunker down in this weather. I went back to bed and slept until 7, and I was still so comfortable, up there under the eaves with the drumbeat on...